What is Ubuntu?

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Ubuntu is a computer operating system that is based on the Debian Linux distribution.

Linus Toralds , while attending University in Helsinki Finland in the 1990s, wanted to create a UNIX-like operating system for his 386 computer. He created the Linux operating system, but what was interesting was that he made this OS open source. By making this operating system "open", people could work together (collaborate) to make a better, current operating system. Linux is considered to be the largest open-source project in the world.

The term "Ubuntu" is an old African philosophy explaining people's allegiances and relations with each other. This name suits the free Linux distribution since it is heavily involved as a programming and supportive community of users.

Ubuntu has gained recognition as a easy-to-use Linux operating system.

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